Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève is the West Island's island-within-an-island — connected by two bridges, with the largest concentration of nature park, waterfront, golf and rural-residential character on the Island. The market is dominated by mid-to-upper-end family homes on generous lots, waterfront residences, and an emerging higher-end condo segment.
Île-Bizard is defined by the Bois-de-l'Île-Bizard nature park (one of the SÉPAQ network's largest), the Royal Montreal Golf Club, two municipal golf courses, and an island-rural rhythm that's genuinely distinct from the rest of the West Island. Residents trade some commute convenience for a lifestyle the rest of the Island can't match.
Île-Bizard has shoreline on both Lac des Deux Montagnes (south and west) and Rivière des Prairies (north and east). Waterfront homes — sailing-friendly on Deux Montagnes, calmer on the Prairies — are a defining inventory segment with their own discrete sub-market dynamics.
Sainte-Geneviève (the mainland-side portion of the borough) has its own character — older residential streets, the historic village core along Pierrefonds Boulevard, and proximity to the Île-Bizard bridge. The price points are typically 10–15% lower than Île-Bizard proper.
Buying on an island is a lifestyle choice as much as a real-estate decision. Bridge access, ferry timing in summer, school transportation, and the trade-off between island rural life and commute realities all matter. I help my clients weigh these honestly and identify the properties that genuinely fit the lifestyle they're seeking.
Single-family detached homes range from $675K to $1.05M depending on lot size, condition and proximity to the water. Executive properties and large estates trade $1.2M–$2.2M. Waterfront homes start around $1.5M.
Île-Bizard is connected to the mainland by the Jacques-Bizard Bridge (the main route to Pierrefonds and the rest of the West Island) and the Lalande Bridge to Sainte-Geneviève. Both can experience congestion at peak times — a real consideration for daily commuters.
Île-Bizard does not have a direct REM station. Most residents drive to the Pierrefonds, Roxboro, or Sainte-Anne stations (10–20 minutes depending on origin and destination). The island character is not transit-oriented — most households have two vehicles.
Public English: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary (on the island), Riverdale High (mainland). Public French: École Jonathan, École Saint-Raphaël. Many families also opt for private schools, accepting the bridge commute.
Yes — Sainte-Geneviève is on the mainland (not the island), with an older village core, denser residential streets, and lower price points (typically 10–15% under Île-Bizard). The character is more traditional Pierrefonds-adjacent than island-rural.
Île-Bizard is primarily owner-occupied family residential — investment opportunities are fewer than in higher-density areas. The strongest investment cases are typically larger waterfront properties held long-term, or duplex/triplex opportunities in Sainte-Geneviève.